This Christmas Eve tells a heartwarming story of growing up in a small town in the 1950s: the excitement of receiving the seasons' first Christmas catalog and hopeful wishes while thumbing through page by page, the first snowfall, the thrill of going with father to chop down the family Christmas tree, and then the long awaited arrival of Christmas morn.  It's a sweet, nostalgic tale from an innocent time.

This Christmas Eve--A Christmas Tale

Del Shannon (Charles Westover) grew up in southwest Michigan, hardly noticed by his classmates.  After a stint overseas with the U. S. Army, he began singing and playing guitar in small music venues back home.  He and a band member hit upon a catchy keyboard riff and from that was born the rock and roll classic, "Runaway."  Shannon went on to write and sing a string of rock hits, including:  Little Town Flirt, Hats Off to Larry, Handy Man, Stranger in Town, and various others.  When his htis began to dry up, he turned to producing other singers and rejuvenating the career of Brian Hyland.  A rock legend, Del Shannon is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  His life ended tragically in his Southern California home.

The Music of Del Shannon

Two hundred years before, a fortune in gold disappears on Mackinac Island, now the tourist gem of the Great Lakes.  Through chance encounters, a modern day trio of misfits share a rundown house on the nearby mainland.  Devious, tough-as-nails Josie, invites companions Wayland and Diggs to visit the island.  While awaiting her arrival, the two young men happen upon a life-altering discovery.  Promises presumed become promises broken.  Companionship rapidly declines into primal instincts, greed and cruelty. Double crosses abound, sinking readers to unforeseen depths in this thrilling page turning island mystery...  MACKINAC DRIFT.

Mackinac Drift

Set in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula during construction of the Soo Locks, this old-fashioned western influenced tale takes the reader on an exciting romp across the U. P., as Newly Fischer seeks to hunt down a co-worker whose misdeeds have brought fatal harm.  After a foul-deed is committed in which Newly is a suspect, Newly tracks the man across the Upper Peninsula discovering evidence that leads him to believe his quarry is nearby.  A romantic relationship develops as Newly awaits the arrival of wicked Virgil Sikes.   Evil intentions, romantic encounters, broken bonds, unforgiving weather and wild animals come into play in that rugged wilderness before the score is settled.  Join Newly Fischer in this thrilling old-time western themed yarn.  Gray Wolf Pass is an exciting tale of vengeance and redemption.

Gray Wolf Pass

The 1950s brought radio listeners a host of great vocal groups.  Some, like Dion and the Belmonts, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Crests, The Cleftones, The Flamingoes and others churned out a remarkable number of hits and to this day are highly recognized.  The popularity of many other fine groups was short-lived.  Three E's of Doo-wop: The Echoes; The Elegants; and The Excellents tells of a trio of superb groups that made a splash and quickly disappeared from record charts.

Three E's of Doo-wop: The Echoes; The Elegants; and The Excellents

A cattle drive becomes trouble for the Fairchild boys when banditos enter the scene in the Texas town of Sorrowful.  Murder and mayhem ensue--and then a life or death chase across Texas begins.  SORROWFUL is a rip-roaring, old-time western tale filled with good guys, bad guys, pretty maidens, and plenty of nonstop action.  If you like western stories, you will love SORROWFUL!

Sorrowful: Chase the Devil

Navy service school buddies ship off to Vietnam only to find themselves temporarily abandoned. It's an ominous welcome.  The men are soon assigned to security police units protecting Navy interests within the city. Frequent rocket attacks and grueling workshifts keep the men on edge.  Personal differences cause dissension in the group. Lucrative financial opportunities in the black-market prove tempting for some.  An encounter with U. S. military and Vietnamese law enforcement authorities ensue. Unforeseen events lead to a series of misfortunes and a dramatic conclusion to this exciting tale. Outlast the Rain is a gripping, authentick tale of military life overseas; camaraderie and friendship, replete with greed, crime and betrayal in the exotic, war-torn Far East.

Outlast the Rain

Molasses Men is a fictional tale of life in a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp.  The story provides an account of the hardships many young men faced during the Great Depression and how their assignment to the CCC provided meaninful work and training during that difficult time.  It's a great read about past times that need to be remembered.

Molasses Men

With the Vietnam conflict as a backdrop, expatriate Louis makes his way along the dusty streets of Da Nang to meet his beloved Xuan.  He has good news about a transfer to Saigon.  However, Xuan has news of her own. A Matter of Finanaces is a story of love and betrayal across generations and cultures.   Robert Reynolds has penned many books that present Vietnam as it was those many years ago.

This Christmas Eve--A Christmas Tale

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